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Earthquake

Of or pertaining to the natural phenomenon when tectonic plates slide or move causing the Earth's surface also move which causes devastating damage to cities and towns.

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Earthquake

mantle (of the earth)

Natural environment; Earthquake

That part of the earth between the crust and the core.

seismology

Natural environment; Earthquake

The study of earthquakes, earthquake sources, and the propagation of seismic waves.

seismometer

Natural environment; Earthquake

The sensor that detects the seismic wave energy and transform it into an electric voltage.

seismotectonic zone or province

Natural environment; Earthquake

A geographic area characterized by similar geology and earthquake characteristics.

shear modulus

Natural environment; Earthquake

The ratio of shear stress to shear strain of a material during simple shear.

shear waves

Natural environment; Earthquake

Waves that radiate out from an earthquake’s epicenter rocking from side to side at a fast pace.

shock waves

Natural environment; Earthquake

The waves of energy that are produced underground as rocks snap; when they reach the surface they cause violent shaking.

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